Jamie Whitmarsh Residency application Support
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Jamie is an ABSOLUTE LEGEND when it comes to all things football in our community. He goes beyond what is expected of him in everything he does. He gives his all, and our children see this and respond by giving their all. His dedication to the youths of this area is unquestionable.
Immigration is about attracting the right people to move here, who will input into the local community, and make it a more enjoyable place for everyone else. Jamie is absolutely one of those people.
Keep Jamie here
Please Immigration NZ, please listen to the people and allow Jamie Whitmarsh to stay. Jamie's contribution to New Zealand is absolutely significant.
Jamie is the sort of football coach and manager that the football community just needs to keep hold of. You will see him on the pitch day and late into the night under the floodlights, coaching, mentoring, planning and guiding the football mad kids and seniors. The kids love him, the parents love him, the community loves him. The degree of skill, professionalism, passion for football and mentoring, most of it voluntary, that he has brought to the children here is unprecedented and unparalleled. Jamie has established a number of successful football training programmes for all levels and their success is measured by the demonstrable increase in skills and numbers playing football in the Central Otago region in just a couple of years, which flows on to benefit football in all of New Zealand. It would be a really significant loss if he could not continue his football work and it is most unlikely that his skills could be replaced. The football community would be devastated if he could not stay and New Zealand would be a much lesser place.
He's a Keeper!
Jamie makes such a significant contribution to our small community and across so many levels. He has made a noticeable personal difference with all our children, and we are truly grateful that we have been able to benefit from not only his football skills and prowess, but also his interpersonal style and ability to express well chosen words to children, that make the difference in knowledge, understanding, and self-esteem. We wholeheartedly stand behind Jamie and his application to become a 'kiwi'. Best of luck Jamie, you're a keeper!!
Thanks Jaimie
Hi Jaimie, you coach my grandchildren in Queenstown, so I only know you as "English Jaimie" that says "football NOT soccer". I love hearing the weekly reports from them after they finish their sunday games, its such a special way to end my week, and it's very obvious to me that you are present and encouraging, which is what a coach should be, and I think it's just wonderful. Good luck.
Jamie and the football programmes he as arranged and run to encourage all youth, and in particular for girls, to participate in has been instrumental in allowing my two daughters to start playing. They are both relatively new to the sport but are loving it and will continue with it. I honestly do not think they would have stuck at it had it not been for the specialised after school and holiday "girl only" programmes. Girls are still very much a minority in this sport but Jamie as been dedicated to lifting participation and I believe will continue to do so should he be able to continue with his role at Queenstown Football Association. We wholeheartedly support his application for residency in NZ.
It would be a big loss to the entire region for he was not able to stay doing what he does best coaching kids and improving there game
He does way more that is expected of him for free.
He also instills ethical behaviour in the people he trains.
If a significant contribution is using every waking moment to formulate plans of action with respect to training in the hope of furthering the development of not only the players in Central Otago but the game as a whole, then he should get it. If a significant contribution is working tirelessly to provide a platform for junior, youth and senior players to develop their skill-sets and express themselves, then he should get it. If a significant contribution is providing a pathway for those same players to progress and excel both in the region and beyond, then he should get it. If a significant contribution is not only offering players such platforms and pathways but aspiring young coaches in the region as well, then he should get it. This shouldn't be all too difficult a decision to make. Jamie's contributions are certianly significant, and they transcend the game of football. Jamie is more than a football coach, he is a mentor as well. Jamie doesn't just develop players or the game of football...he develops people.
Jaimie Whitmarsh has made an outstanding contribution in not only our local Queenstown community but the greater Central Otago Region. I wholeheartedly support Jaimie's residency application and implore Immigration New Zealand to allow the necessary medical waiver to enable him to obtain permanent residency.
In addition Jamie has worked wonders with the Men's team getting them in contention for the Chatham Cup, why would we want to lose such a wonderful individual who contributes so much to our community
My children look up to Jamie as a mentor, coach and a friend. He has developed Queenstown football into a club that now has so much to offer all children and teenagers of varying abilities. He actively promotes soccer throughout the region, in our schools and in our local communities, he reinforces positive behaviours and inspires all children to set goals in life and in soccer.
Jamie from the time he arrived in Queenstown has worked with the parents and community, he has given so much to us and our children. It would be a massive loss to Queenstown and New Zealand not to have Jamie working along and inspiring our children.
He cares about tomorrow. Football kids used to leave the region at the end of primary school as there wasn't that much football for them here if they were serious. Jamie has now put in place real pathways and goals for them and they want to stay and train with him. Less kids leave every year as a result. Thats better for families. What a terrible shame if his momentum was lost.
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